The American Safe Climbing Association

In the summer of 1997 a small group of climbers set out to replace
old and unsafe anchors in Yosemite. 250 bolts and over a thousand dollars later
they realized they couldnt do it alone, and that a group effort was need.
That fall The American Safe Climbing Associated was established.

Replacing old and used bolts is not a new concept. In Europe, especially in
France, the replacement of old bolts is seen as so essential to the sport that
people are paid to do it. The American Safe Climbing Association is a non-profit
volunteer effort dedicated to making climbing safer and encouraging other climbers
to do the same. The ASCA depends almost entirely on the generous cash donations
of individual climbers. If you ever clip a replaced bolt, with "ASCA" stamped
on the hanger, you are doing so because a gracious climber sent us in a donation.
We wholeheartedly invite you to become one of these gracious individuals and
help the ASCA make climbing routes safe for yourself and other climbers.

What has been rebolted?

As of 4/02 a total of 2890 bolts have been replaced in the following areas:

The ASCA is a 100% volunteer organization and aside from the nominal
costs of hosting their web site, buying stamps, etc. all of your donation will
go to anchor replacement on classic routes. The ASCA is composed of a group
of dedicated volunteers who enjoy making climbing routes safe. ASCA rebolters
have the time, experience and desire to replace even more anchors. The only
thing they need more of are cash donations.

Where does your money go?

Every $50 you donate will replace five to ten bolts: that is often
an entire route! Each tax-deductible donation goes towards buying bolts in a
number of classic climbing areas across the United States including: Yosemite,
Rumney, Joshua Tree, Calaveras Dome, Red Rocks, Eldorado Canyon, Flatirons,
Indian Creek, Zion, Little Cottonwood Canyon and more. The ASCA is constantly
expanding to new areas and are always open to suggestions of where rebolting
should occur next.

How you can help

Since 1998, the ASCA has replaced over 2800 bolts. In 2002 they
have the ambitious goal of replacing 1000 bolts (or more!) To do this we need
YOU to become a member of the ASCA rebolting effort. They could greatly use
your donation at one of the following levels:

$25 - Supporter
$50 - Contributor
$150 - Advocate
$1000 - Mentor

The ASCA is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are
tax-deductible. All members receive the ASCA newsletter. Send checks payable
to:

American Safe Climbing Assn.
P.O. Box 1814
Bishop, CA 93515

Please let them know that you have found out about the ASCA through
rockclimbing.com when you send in your donation

If you would like to help but cant send that much money.

Any amount helps! If you can not afford to contribute at any of
the above levels please contact Geoff (boretribe)
on this site. He will be collecting smaller donations (cash, check and credit
card (through PayPal)) to send in to the ASCA as a rockclimbing.com group donation.
100% of the money collected by Geoff will go directly to the ASCA.

PS

The banner ad for the ASCA that is running on this web site does displace banners
from paying advertisers. We would appreciate it if you would consider donating
a few dollars to help defray the cost of running this valuable service. When
sending in a donation through Geoff please note if you would like a small portion
of your donation to go towards the ad fund.